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Cartoon characters from Elinor Wonders Why painting pictures of trees on an easel.
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Arts: Exploring Color

Posted on May 16, 2024

Watch the clip from Elinor Wonders Why “A Change of Art” to model conversations about art and colors. Then use the lesson plan to students will observe different colors in paintings, animals, and the world around them. Continue »

 

Characters from Rosie's Rules with text that reads 'Stu's Super Stunts'.
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Math: Stu’s Super Stunts Digital Game

Posted on May 16, 2024

Lyla needs your help teaching Stu new tricks! Stu can do so many surprising things. Experiment with different sequences to see his super stunts at the playground, skate park, and basketball court. Continue »

 

A man puts a finger against his temple and sings with blue and red puppets.
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World Languages: Juanes Sings Muevete

Posted on May 16, 2024

Juanes has a Spanish vocabulary song to get you moving! Follow the steps as you learn the Spanish words for hands, head, and feet. This resource teaches Spanish vocabulary through dance and song. Continue »

 

A drawing of an adult and two children eating at a table.
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Health & PE: Enemy Pie

Posted on May 16, 2024

Experience the power of friendship in this story about spending time with others and overcoming our differences. LeVar Burton visits a playground and invites us to think about how we can make friends with people from different backgrounds. After watching, use the provided teaching tips and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in […] Continue »

 

Reading Rainbow title card.
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English Language Arts: Reading Rainbow Stories

Posted on May 16, 2024

The classic Reading Rainbow series, which launched in 1983 and was the most-watched PBS television show in the classroom, not only offers nostalgia but provides high-quality curriculum for children in Grades K-5 that is still relevant today. The accompanying Reading Rainbow activities are theme-based, stemming from the featured book and may include questions for discussion, […] Continue »

 

Illustration of the Australian Outback with text that reads 'Feed the Dingo' and a blue 'Play' button.
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Science: Feed the Dingo – An Ecosystem Game

Posted on May 16, 2024

Players strive to create a balanced desert ecosystem in which each animal has enough food to survive over a period of 12 days, in this interactive game from PLUM LANDING™. Players see how the different species of plants and animals in a desert depend on one another. They also experiment with how changing the amount […] Continue »

 

Three grade school kids of various race looking at a book accompanied by text that reads 'What Is Citizenship?'.
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Social Studies: What is Citizenship?

Posted on May 16, 2024

Abby Brown loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby teaches kids about what it means to be a citizen in their community. We all have a civic duty, or responsibility to take care of each other. Continue »